Clinical Perfusion Specialist

Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustClinical Perfusion SpecialistSalary: Agenda for Change Band 8a plus HCA.Guy's & St Thomas' Cardiovascular Department is one of the largest in the United Kingdom and within the directorate is the Department of Clinical Perfusionbased at St Thomas' Hospital.The Perfusion department at Guy's and St Thomas' performs approximately 1200 adult and paediatric cardiac surgical bypass procedures per year whilst providing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation support for acute respiratory failure for both adults and paediatrics. Other services supported include Trans Catheter Aortic Valve Surgery, Laser Lead Extractions and Intra Aortic Balloon Pump therapy.Main duties of the jobAn opportunity has arisen within the department to appoint a new Clinical Perfusion Specialist.The successful candidate would ideally have a number of years post qualification experience and join the team in its ongoing commitment to support cardiac surgery, adult ECMO services and a paediatric ECMO service.Applicants to this post would also ideally have ECMO and/or paediatric experience, althoughtraining and mentoring in either/both will be given as and where required.Participation in the on-call rota is essential.Newly qualified candidates would be considered, initially being employed at Band 7, with competency based progression to Band 8a.About usApplicants must hold the Society of Perfusionists accreditation certificate and be registered with the college of Clinical Perfusion Scientists.For information and to arrange an informal visit, please contact either Geoff Fowler on 07747533814 or Aidan Grehan on 07803 297238Part-time and flexible working will be considered.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesProvide significant, highly specialist, autonomously managed, direct care delivery.Provide highly specialist advice directly related to care delivery and technical aspects of treatment.Undertake significant out of hours commitment for autonomously managed, direct care delivery on a rota basis.Allocation of daily duties appropriate to skill mix in the absence of the Perfusion Manager / Lead Clinician (Consultant Level) Clinical Perfusion or Deputy Manager.Responsible for the development and delivery of specialist training packages to trainees and members of the multidisciplinary team i.e. medical and nursing staff.Please refer to the attached job description for full information.Person SpecificationKnowledge/QualificationsEssentialAccreditation by The Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and IrelandDesirableSociety of Clinical Perfusionists of great Britain and Ireland Advanced CertificateExperienceEssentialExtensive Post qualifaiction experiencePostgraduate knowledgeDesirableKnowledge of imaging systemsA knowledge of the NHS plan, relevant National Service Frameworks, national directives and clinical governance.SkillsEssentialFamiliar with a wide range of routine and specialist Cardiopulmonary Bypass techniquesEmployer detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressSt Thomas' HospitalWestminster Bridge RoadLondonSE1 7EHAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.196-LIS8451 Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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